Sumisho Computer Systems Signs On to Medidata ASPire to Win Program

Medidata Solutions, a provider of hosted clinical development solutions, announced that Sumisho Computer Systems has become the first IT systems integration services provider to join Medidata's ASPire to Win program for contract research organizations (CROs) and service providers.

Medidata said the partnership enables SCS, headquartered in Tokyo, to expand its clinical solution capabilities and expertise by adding services to support the Medidata Rave electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical data management (CDM) solution.

By joining Medidata's ASPire to Win program, SCS will be able to offer new Rave-related data management services to life sciences customers, supporting Medidata customers in Japan and globally.

"SCS is committed to providing technology solutions and productivity for life sciences customers," said Seiichiro Nagaya, General Manager, Data Science Division, SCS. "By joining Medidata's ASPire to Win program we will be able to add Medidata Rave-related services to our solution set and bring value to sponsors of clinical research."

Medidata's ASPire to Win program selects, trains and accredits clinical service providers to deliver Medidata Rave clinical trial technology along with their own project and data management expertise. The program offers these organizations the choice of four enablement levels - Rave Aware, Rave Ready, Rave Accredited and Rave Accredited Plus.

"We are delighted to welcome SCS to the ASPire to Win program. SCS' systems integration expertise will strategically complement the services of our CRO partners already supporting Medidata Rave implementations in Asia," said Graham Bunn, VP of Global CRO Partnership, Medidata Solutions. "Partnering with a systems integrator broadens the Medidata Rave-related services and systems expertise available to support our growing customer base in Japan and elsewhere in Asia."

ASPire To Win Program:

http://www.mdsol.com/partnerships/cros.htm.

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